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  • How To Prepare Your Child For Summer Camp

    With summer camp registrations opening soon, it’s time to talk about preparing for your child’s time away from home.  Sending your kids off to summer camp, particularly sleepaway camp, can be an emotional experience for both of you. It may be your child’s first time sleeping away from home or yo... View Post
  • Our Top Picks for an Emergency Phone for Kids

    As a parent, your kid’s safety is your first priority. You may worry about them when they’re away, but you know it’s impossible to be by their side 24/7.  You’ve contemplated getting them a cell phone, so you can contact each other when needed. However, you’ve decided they are too young for such... View Post
  • Your Guide to Choosing an Emergency Communication System for Disaster Events

    Emergency events like natural disasters can impede communication (think: dead cell phones during a power outage or loss of Internet during a storm). As a result, having an alternative way to communicate with others during an emergency situation is essential.  Whether you need to receive updates ... View Post
  • Florida Flooding: Flood Risk & Mitigation Efforts in Cities like Miami

    With the recent impacts of Hurricanes Ian and Nicole, there are rising concerns about flooding in Florida. Florida’s east and west coasts and inland cities saw immense flooring due to these storms. In addition to flooding brought by natural disasters, sea levels are expected to rise anywhere fro... View Post
  • Energy-Efficient Heating: The Cheapest Way To Heat A Home

    Heating a home is expensive; though, you probably already know this after seeing your December bills. Heat accounts for the largest portion of the utility bill in many homes, around 30 percent, according to the US Department of Energy (DOE).  There are many ways to cut heating costs, like wearin... View Post
  • Alternative Heat Sources: Practicing Heat Redundancy in Your Home

    How many sources of heat do you have in your home? If you’re in a colder climate, we hope your answer is more than one!  Those who live in cold places should always have alternative heat sources in their homes. Power outages, utility cutoffs, or breakdowns in your primary heating system can happ... View Post